Children, adults and dogs are welcome for the photo session. All dogs must be leashed, current on vaccinations, socialized and well-mannered. Dog owners are asked not to bring aggressive animals to this event.

"While Lake County residents enjoy family, friends and holiday meals, many are far from all of those things and in harm's way," OTM organizer Ginny Craven said. U.S. military personnel serve and sacrifice every day, but feel the separation from home even more during the holidays.

OTM sends care packages to deployed service members every month. According to Craven, requests for care packages increase during the holiday season because buddies ask to add friends to the list and self-referrals rise because troops make personal requests for support.

On Saturday, Lake County residents can help bolster the effort to support these troops and the community. Gift wrapping will be available with donations benefitting OTM. "When the shopping urge hits, think small and shop local," Craven said. "Patronize the businesses that contribute to the community."

Pictures with Santa will include warm apple cider and candy canes. Patriotic ornaments will be available and donations of items for care packages will gladly be accepted.